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B116 MLY

1984 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,366 mi
Last recorded70,366 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB116 MLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 70,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,662 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 68,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,822 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspension componants corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,317 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 64,486 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,826 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 62,379 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,056 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 60,150 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,150 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,244 miles

engine smokey

front pads low

Fail 10 Jun 2008 58,239 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

engine smokey

front pads low

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,002 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 55,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2006 50,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2006 50,629 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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B116 MLY is a 1984 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1984 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B116 MLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B116 MLY is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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